GRACE WILDER
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Trauma-informed social worker with a strong foundation in child development, holding an M.S. in Childhood and Special Education and a Master of Social Work. Experienced in individual counseling, group facilitation, and school-based interventions that support students’ emotional and behavioral growth. Develop and implement IEPs with individualized goals while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, educators, and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
The Arthur Project
New York, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Manage a diverse caseload of six middle school students, including staff referrals and voluntary participants, by conducting weekly counseling sessions to support individualized student needs and systematically track their progress
- Conduct in-class observations to assess students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional functioning to inform evidence-based interventions and practices
- Co-facilitate a Tier 2 drama therapy group to deliver psychoeducation and support students in developing emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, and coping strategies
- Advocate for equitable access to academic and mental health supports by collaborating with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Prepare intake growth plans to assess strengths and challenges, set individualized goals, and guide targeted interventions
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate student supports and implement individualized intervention strategies
Intern
Bowery Residents’ Committee
New York, NY
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed diverse caseload of clients ages 25-75 with Axis I and Axis II diagnoses, providing weekly counseling sessions to address client needs and track progress
- Facilitated therapeutic groups addressing client-identified needs, integrating psychoeducation to support skill-building and emotional insight
- Researched and connected clients to appropriate social services, mental health resources, and community-based supports
- Assisted psychiatric nurse with intake assessments and clinical documentation to support comprehensive client evaluations
Lead Teacher, First Grade
Success Academy Charter Schools
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Taught math, reading, and literacy in both general education and integrated co-teaching classrooms
- Developed IEPs for special education students and created personalized goals to track progress
- Supported families through open communication and advocacy to promote child success
- Designed and implemented innovative curriculum materials and instructional strategies that improved student engagement and learning outcomes
Education
Master of Social Work -
New York University Silver School of Social Work
New York, NY05-2026
Master of Science - Childhood and Special Education
Touro University
New York, NY08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05-2021
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptable learner
- Effective problem resolution
- Strong organizational skills
- Data management in spreadsheets
Timeline
Intern
The Arthur Project
09.2025 - Current
Intern
Bowery Residents’ Committee
01.2025 - 07.2025
Lead Teacher, First Grade
Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2021 - 12.2024
Master of Social Work -
New York University Silver School of Social Work
Master of Science - Childhood and Special Education
Touro University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bucknell University
Certificates
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
- Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Initial Certificate
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), New York Expected July 2026
- School Social Worker, Provisional Certificate Expected July 2026
Relevant Coursework
- Child Development and Learning in Cultural Context
- Assessment of Individual Differences in General and Special Education: A Socio-Cultural Perspective
- Clinical Practice with Children and Families
- Social Work Practice with Adolescents in Schools